Geology and Minerals

Gemology

Gemology or gemmology is the science dealing with natural and artificial gemstone materials. It is a specific interdisciplinary branch of mineralogy. Some jewelers (and many non-jewelers) are academically trained gemologists and are qualified to identify and evaluate gems.

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See also

• ▸Chrysanthemum stone
• ▸Karel van Mander House
• ▸Big Dan Mine

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